Riverside High School diplomas have changed little over the years. Here are three from the same family -- father, son and grandson.
This first one is for Christian Arthur Weiss Jr. who graduated on June 4, 1952. It is signed by John R. Williams, county supervisor; J. LaMuth, principal; Clyde C. Hadden, president, Board of Education; and, Evelyn Hazen, clerk, Board of Education.
The golden symbol in the middle at the bottom indicates Chris was a member of the National Honor Society.
Below are the letters Chris earned -- not for sports but for academics.
This is the diploma for Christian A. Weiss III, son of Chris A. Weiss, Jr. Christian graduated June 6, 1983.
It is signed by George Inscho Jr., county superintendent; William H. Norris, president of the Board of Education; Dr. Earl E. Bardall, superintendent; Herbert H. Erkkila, treasurer of the Board of Education, and John J. Weiss, principal.
This is the diploma for Benjamin Garrett Weiss who graduated on May 31, 2024. It is signed by Jennifer Felker, county superintendent; Lori Krensky, president of the Board of Education; Christopher J. Roteno, superintendent; Gary Platko, treasurer of the Board of Education; and Michael Hall, principal.
Below, on a page opposite the diploma, are the State Seals awarded to Benjamin: Community Service, Citizenship, College Ready, Honors Diploma, Military Enlistment, and Science.
